CHARLIE MORTON NEWS

Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury

Freddie Freeman crushed one of Atlanta’s four homers in the first inning against Kyle Hendricks, leading the Braves to a potentially costly 13-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays finish Bronx sweep, last-place Yanks lose 5th straight

The last-place New York Yankees lost their fifth straight game as Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a tiebreaking double off Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning that lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Fans nine Wednesday Morton didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins, coughing up five runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The veteran righty got taken deep by Jazz Chisholm in the third inning and left the game in line for the loss after tossing 96 pitches (62 strikes), but two answering blasts from (who else) Ronald Acuna eventually tied the game and got Morton off the hook. He'll take a 4.76 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 17 innings into his next outing, set for Tuesday on the road against the Yankees.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar's double lifts Marlins past Braves; Acuña 2 homers

Jesus Aguilar drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning double and the Miami Marlins overcame two homers by the Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. for their third straight win in Atlanta

APRIL 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves look to end 3-game skid

Atlanta is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Miami The Braves will send Charlie Morton to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins plan to give Nick Neidert...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Duvall hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Marlins rout Braves 14-8

Adam Duvall drove in seven runs against his former Atlanta teammates with four hits, including two home runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Max Fried and the Braves 14-8

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Delivers quality start Friday Morton (1-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six innings in an 8-1 victory over the Phillies. He struck out seven.

Impact The veteran right-hander got a lot more run support than he did in his season debut, but Morton didn't need much in the strong outing. He fired 58 of 83 pitches for strikes, and Morton will carry a 3.27 ERA and 12:3 K:BB through 11 innings into his next start, set for Wednesday at home against the Marlins.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña's 4 hits, including HR, lead Braves past Phillies 8-1

Ronald Acuña Jr. had four hits, including a long two-run homer that gave Atlanta the lead, and made a leaping catch to support Charlie Morton’s six strong innings, leading the Brav...

APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF

The Los Angeles Dodgers will raise the World Series flag for the first time since 1988 and will hand out championship rings before Friday’s home opener against Washington, the firs...

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

Atlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg’s six scoreless inning...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes loss against Phillies Morton (0-1) took the loss Saturday as Atlanta fell 4-0 to the Phillies, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings while striking out five.

Impact The veteran right-hander turned in a respectable performance, tossing 50 of 76 pitches for strikes, but he had no margin for error with Atlanta managing only one hit against Zack Wheeler and the Philly bullpen. Morton will try to get some revenge in a rematch against the Phillies on Friday back in Atlanta.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patchwork: Braves cover All-Star logo on jerseys, shift hats

The Atlanta Braves looked a little patchwork in their second game of the season

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler dominates as Phillies beat Braves 4-0

Zack Wheeler struck out 10 while pitching seven innings of one-hit ball, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Segura's RBI single gives Phillies 3-2 win over Braves in 10

Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season opener

APRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press

What to expect in the AL East Can the Rays repeat as division champs without starters Charlie Morton and Blake Snell? Can the Yankees stay healthy enough and is their sta...

APRIL 1, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Soroka returns for Braves on last day of spring training

Mike Soroka surrendered a homer while working two innings for the Atlanta Braves in his first official outing since tearing his Achilles tendon last August

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

2021 MLB season predictions: Division races, playoff picks, award winners and more

Ben Verlander outlines everything you need to know for the 2021 MLB season, from division races to award contenders.

MARCH 30, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

What Charlie Morton really thinks about Rays Rays notes | The veteran starter signed with the Braves after his option was declined by his now-hometown team.

MARCH 29, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Pablo Sandoval makes Braves' opening day roster

Pablo Sandoval has made the opening day roster for the Atlanta Braves

MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves option Bryse Wilson for brief stay at alternate site

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Bryse Wilson to their alternate training site for what is expected to be a brief stay

MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Max Fried gets the nod as Braves' opening day starter

Max Fried will make his first opening day start for the Atlanta Braves, getting the nod in the wake of two stellar seasons

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves option Wright, clear No. 5 rotation spot for Wilson

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Kyle Wright to their alternate training site

MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Velocity good this spring Morton sat 93-95 mph with his fastball during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "In spring training last year, I don't know if...

Impact The veteran right-hander didn't have his typical fastball velocity until September last year, so it's very encouraging to see that he should head into Opening Day already firing his usual heat. Morton built up to 4.1 innings Wednesday, and he has a 0.00 ERA and 7:2 K:BB through 7.1 frames this spring.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morton's velo; Ozzie's HR; Soroka update SARASOTA, Fla. -- Considering how long it took him to feel right last year, Charlie Morton was pleased to hear the scoreboard readings consi...

MARCH 18, 2021 • MLB.COM